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Ankita Bhandari murder case: Parents, Congress MPs detained during India Gate protest

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Context

What happened: Parents of Ankita Bhandari, murdered in 2022, and Congress MPs were detained during a sit-in protest at Delhi's India Gate. The protest followed BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam's naming as Sikkim governor on Monday. Key numbers: Bhandari, 19, went missing September 18, 2022. Detained at 3.45 a.m.; released under two hours later. Why it matters: Family and activists allege Gautam is the VIP linked to the case and demand he not take office until allegations are investigated. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra joined the protest Wednesday.

What changed

Parents of Ankita Bhandari, murdered in 2022, and Congress MPs were detained during a sit-in protest at Delhi's India Gate. The protest followed BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam's naming as Sikkim governor on Monday.

Why it matters

Family and activists allege Gautam is the VIP linked to the case and demand he not take office until allegations are investigated. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra joined the protest Wednesday.

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